"It has been hugely beneficial to my rehabilitation both physically, mentally and emotionally"
The Longevity Blueprint

"It has been hugely beneficial to my rehabilitation both physically, mentally and emotionally"

I have always kept myself reasonably fit and have eaten well. However, my training never covered all aspects of my body. In particular mobility and recovery was missing.

Morning of May 10th, whilst on an outride my horse slipped under me and my Tibia and Fibula were broken. Tibia was broken badly requiring an internal fixation (nail the length of the tibia, screws top and bottom). A major ligament was also torn in my ankle. The estimated recovery time was anything up to a year. With my firstborn baby on the way I was concerned I would not be able to walk, carry her and assist my wife with all that goes with infant care.

I asked my wife to purchase the Longevity Quest as a birthday gift, in advance of my upcoming birthday, to help me with my rehabilitation. I deliberated at length whether it was too soon for this type of exercise and whether I would be able to do some or any of the exercises and I did not want to waste time and money, plus risk further injury to myself. I decided nevertheless to go for it irrespective that I was still on crutches. Almost all the exercises I was able to do, only a couple I had to skip. Breaking my leg has been a major event in my life, restricting my movement dramatically and I could easily have fallen into a downward health spiral. Walking and carrying my child now became a major motivation.

Through the Longevity quest, I had the support of a daily routine and structure which kept me moving and motivated whilst decreasing my recovery time dramatically. It has been hugely beneficial to my rehabilitation both physically, mentally and emotionally. 
At 49 years young, the quest is now an integral part of my life, a result of 49 days of habit. Thank you, Ben and Mindvalley for keeping me moving!

Thank you to my wife Isabel for all her support and for encouraging me to undertake the Longevity quest when I had serious doubts that I would be able to. It's been 4 months since I broke my leg. My baby is due in 2 days time and I can now walk and will be able to carry her:)

Lloyd Gillespie

Self Employed, Tourism / Hospitality / Guide

Durban, South Africa

Related Stories

The Longevity Blueprint

“The best results I have got thanks to the course is improved posture“

I have bought some Mindvalley courses before and have always been attentive to the Mindvalley offers. I was hooked by the Ben’s introduction webinar and his promises of balanced training routine, which was optimized for fitness, longevity and beauty. My age is beyond forty and, therefore, ...
Read more

Kateryna Kolkova

United States

The Longevity Blueprint

“I am so happy to be in this Quest!”

As a Wellness and Mindset Coach, I am receiving soooo much valuable information and tools that are EMPOWERING me to THRIVE in my life. I embrace this cutting edge information to live a healthier, happier and more youthful lifestyle. I study wellness, mindset and lifestyle info every day apart fro...
Read more

Joann Lysiak

Chicago, United States

The Longevity Blueprint

" Thanks to this program I have a better pursuit"

I been training seriously since I turned 18yrs old, hoping to loss weight at first then bulk up. I have lost weight but couldn't get a bulky figure. Thanks to this program I have a better pursuit to have which is to train to build a strong yet lean body for a long time + looking like a 25 ...
Read more

STEVE A GARCIA

Health Care Specialist

Cudahy, United States

The Longevity Blueprint

with Ben Greenfield Learn more

Mindvalley is fueled by your stories

Our community runs on voices like yours. It keep us going, and keeps us grounded.
Tell us like it is. What's your story?
Tell us your Story